Remember, in school we were given essays to write, “About Yourself”? Now that we are grownup, it’s time to dig out those essays! As a creative person, you need to be creative in writing your bio. Here is a quick checklist which can help you write a concise and interesting… Continue reading

For some time now, I have become a fan of historical fiction. Not the fantasy kind, but biographies and such. For me they are more interesting than suspense, more fascinating than fantasy and more educational than the modern management books. One such biography I read recently was of Peter, the… Continue reading

Writing continues to flourish. Instead of pen and ink we may be writing on a tablet. Instead of publishing our blog as written words, we may choose to write a script for our Vlog on Youtube. However you skin it, the fact is that writing has become more important than… Continue reading

Introduction to Art Therapy Art can heal your mind and body and take you to faraway relaxing places. Let’s see what art therapy is and how you can get started in this domain. Art certainly proves to be therapeutic for people in distress and helps them to grow in self… Continue reading

I came across Nicki Hart’s YouTube channel after I had watched tens of different instructional videos and was getting desperate. My InDesign project was stuck and none of the videos I had watched so far had clear and complete instructions. What really distinguished Nicki’s video was that she anticipated the… Continue reading

The four wonderful seasons in Canada offer an abundance of inspiration for an artist. The deep – yet bright – fall colors, the radiant beauty of the Iris flowers in spring, and the many more enchanting faces of nature – Canada is truly an artist’s paradise. “Rose” Watercolor by Lela… Continue reading

I remember that when my grandmother left her house to come live with us, she left her heart in her old house. The house which she had built and fashioned with her own hands, the furniture she had bought, sweet and sour memories associated with her old house – she… Continue reading

When Alexia and Ariane chose Austin, Texas as their hometown, they brought with them the rich cultural heritage of France where they had grown up. On the other hand, in Texas, while we are inspired by the impeccable French taste in fashion and revere the Old Masters of Art –… Continue reading

As I entered the lobby of the Liberty Hotel in Boston, my eyes immediately went to the knot of guests clustered around a display of beautiful paintings. I asked the artist – Tim Evans – where he gets inspiration for new paintings. Tim said, “the humanistic element in everyday life… Continue reading

My story of healing through artistic expression In essence, all forms of art are expressions of emotions and as a result, the creative process is a deeply healing endeavor. If you or your loved ones are going through a period of “distractions” in life, then perhaps art can be that… Continue reading

Alex organized his first fashion show with the help of his supportive family and a few friends. While the show was still three months away, he made a discovery which surprised him. While preparing for the fashion show, Alex realized that not knowing sewing is a big handicap for a… Continue reading

Most Important: Do not give away the story! There are 7 steps in writing a book review. Step – I Plan your review. Think about your readers. Who would be reading your review? Do you want to do a descriptive review or critical review? The wisest course of action is… Continue reading

While on my way to buy some blueberries from No Frills, I stopped at the Goodwill store next door to pick up a book to relax with in the evening. I found a gem of a book, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” by Alexandra Fuller. What makes the… Continue reading

“Art is the exotic domain of mysterious creatures who paint in ‘north-facing rooms’ in the villages of Paris at the feet of whimsical masters. These mysterious creatures are often nocturnal, living on a diet of paint thinners and pigment powders. Often they produce masterpieces which are really more of a… Continue reading

“The human soul needs beauty more than bread.” – D.H. Lawrence Realism encourages creating works of art inspired by our own experiences in nature and life. While learning how to paint, a beginner realist artist produces art which may be called representational. However, as one gains brush mileage and experience,… Continue reading

A great holistic career roadmap also must include plans on what to do if things go bad and you are terminated. When a company terminates you, the law in every country has safeguards to protect the employee. However you need to be aware of them to make sure you are… Continue reading